Cinca Holds on With Top Pair
Level 15
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Giorgiy Skhulukhiya raised to 8,000 from early position and only Alexandru Cinca called out of the big blind.
Cinca checked the A♥9♥7♦ flop, and Skhulukhiya tossed out a bet of 6,000. Cinca made the call.
The 2♠ turn got a second check from Cina, and a second bet by Skhulukhiya, this time for 33,000. Cinca snap-called and they headed to the river.
Both players checked the 6♠ river and Cinca turned over A♠8♦ for a pair of aces. Skhulukhiya mucked, and Cinca scooped in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
265,000
93,000
|
93,000 |
|
140,000
100,000
|
100,000 |